The old Confucian in the countryside offered advice

The ministers secretly discussed a killing move

In recent months, Han Yanxuan can be said to be embattled and under great pressure, after a short period of joy, followed by disappointment and sadness, the crazy counterattack of the Jin soldiers, the successive defeats of the Northern Expedition, Wu Xi's treason, the capriciousness of the peace negotiation, the courtiers' two-faced and three-sworded, and so on, like a bayonet like a sharp arrow, stabbing him with thousands of holes, pain, he was full of black hair, but now his hair and beard are white, his frowning brows, and his haggard face look like an old man of sixty or seventy years old.

Seeing that King Pingzhang was frowning all day long, Zhou Yunluan recommended to him a master from outside the world, saying that this person is well-informed, can predict good fortune and bad luck, and may be able to offer you good strategies.

Han Yanxuan smiled bitterly, no matter what, just treat it as a rush to the doctor, let's listen to it and talk about it is better than nothing. Let the housekeeper treat him warmly. When the guests are gone, it is already the third watch.

Han Yanxuan saw that the person who came was seventy miles away, and his bearing was extraordinary. He smiled and said, "The old man told you to wait for a long time." ”

The old man returned the salute, "Master, don't be polite. "I introduced myself, Wang Yanzhen, a native of Jian'an, Fujian, also won the lift in his early years, and later took the entrance examination many times and fell into the ranks, so he had to make a living in business, and now he is old and cares for the elderly at home.

Han Yanxuan understood, it turned out to be an erudite old Confucian. I don't know what to say?

Wang Yanzhen told him in a soft and slow voice that he had always admired the ancestors of the Taishi for his loyalty to the king. Although he is in the countryside, he has also heard about the political affairs of the DPRK and China from time to time.

Han Yanxuan asked quietly, "What are the discussions outside?" ”

Wang Yanzhen let out a long sigh, "Master, you have been in love with the stack for too long, and now you are in trouble." ”

Flowers are not red for a hundred days, and people are not good for a thousand days. Three years ago, the old man asked Prime Minister Chen Cheng to tell him to persuade the Taishi to retreat bravely. Before the Northern Expedition, if the Taishi retired and returned to Huzhou with an idle position, he would definitely be able to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous life.

Han Yanxuan has never heard Chen Zhishan talk about this, and I am afraid that if he does, he may not listen to it. When the wind and rain are calling for the attention of thousands of people, those who suddenly give up everything and return to the countryside can have a few people throughout the ages.

It's a pity that Chen Xiang didn't say it, and you didn't do it either. And now. The situation has changed, and your family is in danger.

Han Yanxuan was a little nervous, "What is the truth of this?" ”

The old man pointed out one by one with his fingers: Old decay does not mean that you should not go on the Northern Expedition, the problem is that the government and the opposition have lived a comfortable life for too long, and no one wants to fight, and then the armament is wasted, the army has not been trained for a long time, and the morale is low, in this case, no one can win this war. But it is this war that pushes you into an extremely dangerous situation - the ministers accuse you of going to war easily, and because of heavy casualties, the whole army and the people hate you to the core; The current queen, who is not in favor of you, must be dissatisfied with you; The prince who has been established is not suggested by you, and the prince naturally does not like you; Because of the elimination of pseudo-learning and rebellion against the party, Zhao Ruyu was demoted and died in a barbaric place, and Zhu Xi died at home. With all this in one body, do you think, is there still a way to live?

Han Yanxuan was shocked, was silent for a long time, and asked reverently, "Old man, what can I do?" ”

Wang Yanzhen shook his head and muttered to himself, I am a human being, not a god, and it is difficult for everyone to disobey, but everyone can only obey the destiny of heaven.

Han Yanxuan said, I invited the old gentleman to come today, just to hear what tricks you have, no matter what, you have to think of a rut.

Wang Yanzhen opened his mouth and said: "There is only one way at the moment. Your Majesty would not be the emperor in the first place, if you can persuade him to pass on to the crown prince. The crown prince must be grateful to you, the queen has become the queen mother, and it is not easy to interfere in political affairs. Then you assist the new emperor to reform politics, redress unjust cases, recruit sages, negotiate peace, strengthen border reserves, reduce taxes, and after the world recovers, quickly give way and retire, and maybe turn disaster into blessing. ”

Han Yanxuan thought about it carefully, the method seemed simple, but it was not a good idea. For so many years, the emperor has listened to him for everything, just imagine, can any other emperor trust him as much as Zhao Kuo does? There is no second one.

Send Wang Yanzhen away, find Zhou Yunluan, and ask him to confirm whether this old Mr. Wang has anything to do with King Rong. Zhou Yunluan patted his chest and assured that the surname Wang was just an old Confucian, and he had nothing to do with the royal family.

From Mr. Wang's words, he got a revelation: no matter how many subjects in the world are dissatisfied with me, as long as the emperor trusts him, there is no need to be afraid of anything.

A few days ago, after his persuasion, the emperor personally issued an edict against himself. Edict Cloud:

"I am diligent and diligent, and dare to forget the sincerity of my will; Be ignorant and self-measured, especially the way of neighborhood. The vain retribution of the border ministers led to the opening of the gap. But the day when the enemy tempts the thief, and counts the day when he rebels, before the confrontation, is it only for me to create the trouble! In addition, the land that has been obtained by the four states is donated first, and the generals are urgently instructed to collect and return, and cover it as a plan for repair, the so-called recovery is nothing more than a distortion of the people, and the intention to revert to the covenant, to negotiate the title without measuring each other, and to seek to cross the feudal land; Regulate the collection of goods, more than 10 million. Although the alliance should continue, it is difficult to remember the anointing blood. When you know today's teacher, you are ashamed to respond as a last resort, how can you have no loyalty, and resonance is difficult! ”

The edict was full of passion, boosted morale and inspired the people. Han Yanxuan firmly believes that the emperor Zhao Kuo is his god, a living bodhisattva who saves lives!

The situation obtained from the Jin State is that the life of the Jin people is not easy, and the Mongolian iron cavalry occupied Lingzhou in only ten days, although it does not pose any threat to the Jin, it is enough to make them fearful; In just over half a year, Bu Sanhua and Wanyan Zonghao died one after another, and the Jin army was the commander of the three changes, and the morale was low, and it was impossible to cross the Yangtze River; The conditions mentioned during the peace talks are pure blackmail, and those who cannot be agreed to will never be agreed.

The praying mantis catches the cicada and the yellow finch is behind.

According to the queen's decree, Yang Cishan looked for an organizer of the fall of Han among the courtiers and selected Shi Miyuan, the prince's teacher. Lord Shilang, the queen said, bring down the surname Han, and share the wealth with the king.

Shi Miyuan was dissatisfied with Han Yanxuan's disobedience to advice and insisted on going his own way. Knowing that the queen also had this intention, I couldn't help but be secretly happy in my heart. Holding Yang Cishan's hand, Uncle Guo, let's do it together.

Shi Miyuan acted quickly and privately contacted the anti-Korean ministers, including the Ministry of Industry Shangshu Weijing, the author Lang Wang Ju'an, and the Zuo Shilang official Zhang Ci. In their usual words and deeds, these people all reveal dissatisfaction and resentment towards Han.

Ding Qiaoan, the governor of the political council, was once Han's cadre, and was demoted to Shaoxing for opposing the Northern Expedition.

Li Shizhang, the governor of the political council, once drafted the Northern Expedition document, but he was dissatisfied with Han Chong's use of Chen Zhishan and Su Shicheng, Shi Miyuan found him, Li Shizhang said calmly: "It's not just because of the queen, Han Taishi really can't do it anymore, he has no ability but still survives." It is in everyone's interest to remove him from power. ”

In less than 10 days, nearly 20 officials were contacted. Everyone's unanimous idea is to play together, and with the cooperation of the queen, Han Yanxuan will be ousted from power.

Among them, Wang Ju'an and Zhang Ci were the most excited, and privately said publicly: A few days later, the court situation should be refreshing.

There are no impermeable walls. In the prime minister's hall, Han Yanxuan asked Li Shizhang alone: "I heard that someone is going to make trouble, do you know about participating in politics?" ”

Li Shizhang thought that the matter was leaking, and he was so frightened that his face turned red, and he couldn't speak. "I'm afraid, there is no such thing. Who could have such guts? ”

Han Yanxuan said: "If there is, I am not afraid, I don't care if he comes and goes."

Hearing this, Shi Miyuan's brain was deprived of oxygen: What's going on with these two guys, do they have brains or not, this kind of loudspeaker-style swagger will kill people.

Without further ado, he immediately summoned a few delegates to deliberate. The result of the discussion was that the ministers jointly played a concert, and the queen and Yang Cishan persuaded the emperor that once the emperor relented, he issued an edict to remove Han Yanxuan. Considering that Han Yanxuan is both an important minister and an imperial relative, how to deal with it in the end, Ding Qiaoan said that he should still ask the emperor to send him to Lingnan.

Zhang Ci asked: What if you send him to Lingnan and come back after two years to take revenge?

When Shi Miyuan heard it, it made sense, hit the snake and hit the seven inches, and send the Buddha to the west, if this kind of person turns over, everyone will have no good fruit to eat. What does Zhang Langguan mean--

Zhang Ci was categorical: "Kill it and it's over." ”

Shi Miyuan sighed, "In the end, it is the descendant of the general, simply and thoroughly, leaving no room for it." Okay, that's it! It turned out that although this Zhang Ci was a civil official, he was a descendant of the general Zhang Jun, and the ruthlessness of the ancestor was well inherited in him.